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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,537.01, 358,093.40 and 152,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,537.01, 358,093.40 and 152,049.29 is: 209,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,537.01 : 358,093.40 = 152,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,537.01/358,093.40 = 152,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,537.01x = 358,093.40 × 152,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,537.01x = 54,447,844,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,447,844,672.97/259,537.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,788.37

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